- SBWL is a non profit organization that promotes the diverse interests of women lawyers in Santa Barbara.
- SBWL advocates gender equality through examining the problems of and proposing solutions to the internal and external factors that inhibit women in their quest for social and professional equality.
- SBWL serves the entire community, coordinating and maintaining liaisons with other women's organizations.
- Through its mentor and educational programs, SBWL strives to positively impact new attorneys, law students, and prospective legal scholars throughout the county.